forward chaining
ˈfɔrwərd ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ
Definition

Definition of forward chaining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.method in AI to derive conclusions from rulesTECH.
  • Forward chaining is used in expert systems to solve problems.
deductive reasoning
2.
psychologyTECH.technique in behavior analysis to teach complex tasksTECH.
  • Forward chaining helps children learn daily routines effectively.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with forward

put forwardv.
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting..
pay forwardv.
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
future forwardadj.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
move the ball forwardv.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
one step forward, two steps backexp.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
put one's best foot forwardexp.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.

Expressions with chaining

backward chainingn.
method in AI starting from the goal backward
The AI used backward chaining to solve the problem.

Terms related to forward chaining

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
chainAIalgorithmautomationcomputationdeductioninferencelogicreasoninganalysisbehaviorlearning

Examples of forward chaining in a sentence

  • In AI, forward chaining is crucial for rule-based systems.
  • Forward chaining was used to teach the sequence of tasks.
  • The therapist applied forward chaining in the training session.

View all translations of forward chaining

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:chaînage avant, enchaînement progressif, ...
  2. German:Vorwärtsverkettung, ...
  3. Italian:inferenziazione in avanti, concatenamento in avanti, ...
  4. Spanish:encadenamiento hacia adelante, ...
  5. Portuguese:encadeamento direto, ...
  6. Chinese:正向推理, 前向链接, ...
  7. Japanese:前向き推論, フォワードチェイニング, ...
  8. Arabic:الاستدلال الأمامي, التَسلسُل الأَمامي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁרְשׁוּר קָדִימָה, שִׁרְשׁוּר קָדִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:прямой вывод, последовательное обучение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прямий вивід, форвардне ланцюжок, ...
  12. Hindi:अग्रगामी श्रृंखला, आगे की कड़ी, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “f”:
forward bias forward buying forward command post forward compatibility

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery

Helping millions of people and large organizations communicate more efficiently and precisely in all languages.
Products
Translate Text
Translate Documents
Translation in Context
Grammar Check
Synonyms
Conjugation
Free apps
Reverso for Mac/Windows
Reverso for iOS/Android
Reverso for Chrome/Edge
Offers
Reverso Premium
Reverso Corporate Translator
FAQ
|
Contact
|
About Reverso
|
Terms & Conditions
|
Privacy Settings
|
Privacy Policy
©2026 Reverso. All rights reserved.
English Chinese Dictionary|English Swedish Dictionary|English Romanian Dictionary|English Portuguese Dictionary|English Polish Dictionary|English Dutch Dictionary|English Korean Dictionary|English Japanese Dictionary|English Hebrew Dictionary|English Spanish Dictionary|English German Dictionary|English Arabic Dictionary|English Turkish Dictionary|English Russian Dictionary|English Italian Dictionary|English Ukrainian Dictionary|English French Dictionary|English Vietnamese Dictionary|English Bengali Dictionary|English Danish Dictionary|English Greek Dictionary|English Hindi Dictionary|English Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary|English Persian Dictionary|English Thai Dictionary|English Catalan Dictionary|English Czech Dictionary|English Hungarian Dictionary|English Khmer Dictionary